Guitar (Italian: Chitarra), also translated as guitar or lyre. It is a plucked instrument, usually with six strings, which is similar in shape to a violin.

Guitar is usually regarded as the main instrument of pop music, rock music, blues, folk songs and flamenco. In the field of classical music, guitars are often played in the form of solos or duets; Of course, in chamber music and orchestral music, the guitar also plays a considerable role as a foil.

Classical guitar, violin and piano are three world-famous musical instruments.

Classification:

There are two main types of guitars: one is an acoustic guitar with a long history and a wooden sound box; The second is the electric guitar invented in the 20th century, which is amplified by electric speakers.

There are four kinds of acoustic guitars: flat guitar (also called folk guitar in China), bow guitar (also called jazz guitar), classical guitar and flamenco guitar. Acoustic guitar is usually used in classical music, folk music and pop music.